One of my daugthers told me that there are some problems at this school. She said some of the teachers like more of the eigth graders than the 7th graders. That they treat the 8th graders more better then the 7th graders. And talking about the teachers said the 7th grade don't give them respect. But
... Read more the teachers don't give them respect as the 8th graders. So i rate this school a two. Even the poor gyms, the school is sooo tiny, i hope they'll be more space provided in the future.... Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/09/09
This school, I admit that it's a bad school. Well I teach my students in 7th and 8th how to behave, and teach them as well as I can so I'd give this school 3 stars.
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Posted by a teacher on 09/18/08
its disappointing to know that they are serving poor lunches and that there are 3 gyms and none of them are for lunchrooms,no half days,and no field trips.
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Posted by a parent on 01/09/08
I feel very blessed to be a part of Central Park School. The motto is 'a place to belong' and it fits perfectly. We have an open friendly environment where truly everyone is welcome. We have put an end to cliques in the parent group. Our teachers are loving and nurturing, and our principal is truly
... Read more amazing. 800 students and she knows everyone's name! We do spend a lot of time on the ISATS there is no option, and quite frankly our children need to be up to par in math, english and science. I don't see the dilemma. We are growing in extra-curricular activities, and our children are in a positive environment. If we could just get more parents to reinforce at home what are teachers and staff work so hard to achieve in the classroom, what a wonderful world it would be! Read less
Posted by a teacher on 07/30/07
I have 3 children enrolled in Central Park. i love the school for its parent-friendly atmosphere. The principal Ms. Amraen knows most parents and students on site because she is so involved personally with the families of all students. My children have maintained Honor Roll status and Central Park
... Read more rewards these students greatly. Some teachers offer more of a challenge than others, but that is any school district. I love Ms. Jenkot in Pre-K, she and Mrs. Kmeic are so patient with kids and they always come up with the coolest crafts and activities. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/08/07
I am not thrilled with this school, however I really don't have much choice (can't afford private school). I really don't feel like my son is getting a great education and it scares me that they are not preparing him for high school. I hate that they teach for the ISATs-my son learns nothing during the
... Read more month of Feb./March because of it. There should be less focus on teaching just for that test. I don't think my son retains much of what is taught and I'm not sure he is being challenged enough-that comes when he gets home and works with me. It's the only way I feel like he is learning anything (when I go over it again with him). I wish things would improve at CP but maybe it's just not in the budget? As for extracurricular activities-I wish there were more but again maybe that's the funding. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/20/07
This school is very poor in every catagory. They waste 2 months of learning prep for the isats. My son was jumping threw new work so fast he didn't have time to retain any of what he learned. The school still did poor on the test. I took my son out of the school.
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Posted by a parent on 09/28/06
I am pleased with the extras they offer, such as band and basketball, BUT I am dissappointed in the lack of challenging course work. My child hAs attended this school for 2 years and as sad as I am to admit it, he received a more challenging education from his previous school in Chicago that had overcrowding,
... Read more lack of books and various other problems that plague inner city schools. I am now in the process of finding a new schools because I am concerned for his high school career. He is an honor student but has become lazy because the work or lack there of is not requiring much of him. For the past few weeks he has had no homework or crossword puzzles! This is disturbing to me. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/13/06
My son and daughter have been going to Central Park for the last 2 years and I am a bit disappointed in the quality of their education. My daughter is in the 8th grade and never has homework. I questioned one of the teachers about this. She replied that some of the students would not do it therefore
... Read more they would have to fail them. If her students failed she stated, this would look negatively on her teaching ability. Hence, this is why they don't give homework. That's not the answer I was looking for. Also my daughter is an exceptional student and was always in excelerated classes at her other schools. Central Park has a very poor excelerated program and no money to fund it. Don't get me wrong the teachers seem wonderful. I just feel that a lot of the kids are shortchanged. Tony Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/09/06
Central park school is a very parent friendly school. The staff is warm and welcoming. Teachers care about the students and their academic progress. Teachers compensate and make modifications so that every child in their class can learn.
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* In 2007-2008 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
Student enrollment:
700
Students per teacher:
17
Full-time teachers:
42
Number of classrooms:
30
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Midlothian schools — Central Park Elementary School is located at 3621 W 151st St, Midlothian IL 60445. 3621 W 151st St is in the 60445 ZIP code in Midlothian, IL The school district for Central Park Elementary School is the Midlothian School District 143. Central Park Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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